The Taranaki Regional Council officer was inspecting "systematic problems" on his farm, which dated back to 2009.
Environment
Tue, Mar 24
At 180,787 hectares, Molesworth Recreation Reserve is slightly larger than Rakiura/Stewart Island and bigger than 10 of New Zealand’s national parks.
New Zealand
Mon, Mar 23
The co-op also lifted its forecast Farmgate Milk Price midpoint from $9.50 to $9.70 per kilogram, with revenue rising to $13.9 billion for the half.
Business
New Zealand’s nationwide kiwifruit harvest underway with a special ceremony for a rising star of the sector in Northland.
Wed, Mar 18
Trevor Bolton hadn't registered 269 animals, failed to declare 571 animals that were moved off-farm and failed to declare the movement of 83 animals onto his two large dairy farms.
Crime and Justice
Mon, Mar 9
The Wairarapa town's population would nearly double as it hosts the 64th annual Golden Shears World Champs.
Sat, Mar 7
In August, Fonterra agreed to sell its major brands, such as Mainland and Anchor, to global dairy giant Lactalis for $3.845 billion.
Fri, Mar 6
Almost half a million of us tune into Country Calendar every week. On its 60th anniversary, we talk to voice of the show Dan Henry about its powerful hold over Kiwis.
Life
Now in its fourth year, Harakeke Berries harvested 130 tonnes of strawberries last season.
Tue, Mar 3
The $2.5 million development on Queen St West includes housing, commercial space and new public amenities.
Mon, Feb 2
Te Puna Wai youth justice facility offers hands-on experience with goats, pigs, chickens, and horses.
Wed, Jan 7
"This case sends a strong message to others tempted to get around the law," says an MPI official.
December 17, 2025
They appeared in court as part of three separate prosecutions over the unlawful discharges of dairy effluent through improper use of irrigators.
The Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation farming operation has more than 9000 shareholders and 42,000 hectares of ancestral land under management from Ohakune to Whanganui.
Te Ao Māori
December 16, 2025
MPI's animal welfare team is investigating a Taranaki farm after activists filmed the conditions pigs were being kept in.
November 21, 2025
In a statement, Fonterra said it received a "strong mandate", with 88.47% of votes in support of the sale.
October 30, 2025
Weeks of meetings and casting votes ends with 87% in favour of the $270m sale to Dawn Meats, in a result announced today by New Zealand’s largest lamb processing company.
October 21, 2025
Months after the Government pledged to cut red tape and speed up access to new agricultural products, some farmers say little has changed.
October 18, 2025
Bendigo Station would be known to many New Zealanders as the home of Shrek the sheep.
October 17, 2025
Landowners in north Marlborough are frustrated at the lack of action on riverbank erosion threatening their properties, but the council says it can’t intervene without footing a bill of more than a billion dollars.
August 30, 2025
The settlement means Bega licences held by Fonterra's Australia business will be included in the divestment of Fonterra's global consumer business.
August 26, 2025
Rural contractors say current regulations are decades out of date and don't reflect the size of modern machinery now being used.
August 22, 2025
Young Farmer of the Year Hugh Jackson believes new technology could help significantly boost cattle numbers on his farm.
August 17, 2025
The penalties come on top of $215,000 in fines imposed last year when the company and its owner had breached minimum employment standards.
July 31, 2025
More than 450 incidents of roaming stock was reported in just one year on Gisborne's local roads and state highways.
July 29, 2025
